Warriors attempt to convince Addin Fonua-Blake to reverse release request in Zoom meeting
But the Warriors are still hopeful of retaining Fonua-Blake, who ironically signed with them from Manly also on compassionate grounds - or getting a top-class forward in exchange.
One official from a Sydney club interested in signing Fonua-Blake told Wide World of Sports, "It's no guarantee they will release him".
"They want an equivalent trade. There are not many options available to them.
"They are Zooming with Fonua-Blake from England tonight (Thursday) and the general feeling is that he will stay in New Zealand for at least another 12 months."
'There are not many options available to them'
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